Tag Archives: Herbs

Khashlama Odjakhuri (pan-fried dish with meat, potatoes and onions)

Wine with food: Georgian Odjakhuri pan-fried dish with potatoes alongside a glass of Otskhanuri Sapere red wine.

The rustic family meal from the heart of Georgian village communities If you’re looking for the perfect food wine for a dish that combines hearty down-to-earthness and Caucasian soul, Odjakhuri is unbeatable. In the world of wine and food, this name literally stands for family, which emphasizes the communal nature of this stir-fried dish. Odjakhuri […]

Khashlama (simply cooked beef with herbs and salt)

Wine with the meal: Georgian khashlama beef platter with herbs alongside a glass of Teliani red wine.

The archaic purity of Caucasian meat culture from Kakheti If you’re looking for the perfect wine to accompany a dish that stands out for its absolute reduction to the essentials, khashlama is the ultimate choice. In the world of wine and food, this dish is considered the epitome of Kakhetian hospitality, with the quality of […]

Shkmeruli (roast chicken in an intense garlic-milk sauce)

Wine with food: Georgian Shkmeruli garlic chicken alongside a glass of Kisi amber wine.

The garlic-based specialty from the mountain region of Ratscha If you are looking for the perfect wine to pair with a dish that stands out for its aromatic radicality and creamy density, Shkmeruli is the ultimate discovery. In the world of wine and food, this Georgian roast chicken is considered one of the most challenging […]

Satsivi (turkey or chicken in a cold, creamy walnut sauce)

Wine with food: Georgian satsivi in walnut sauce alongside a glass of amber wine.

A festive masterpiece of the Georgian banquet table from the Caucasus If you’re looking for the perfect wine to pair with a dish that captivates with its unique texture and deep nutty flavors, Satsivi is the ultimate choice. The wine and food theme of this Georgian classic is defined by a sumptuous walnut sauce, served […]

Chakhokhbili (chicken ragout in a spicy tomato sauce)

Wine with food: Georgian Chakhokhbili chicken stew alongside a glass of Mukuzani red wine.

The hearty poultry classic from the heart of Georgian cuisine If you are looking for the ideal food wine for a dish that combines the fruity sweetness of ripe tomatoes with the tenderness of poultry, Chakhokhbili is an excellent choice. The wine and food theme in this traditional ragout is defined by the rich use […]

Mtsvadi Chakapuli (lamb, tarragon and green mirabelle plums stew)

Wine with the meal: Georgian Chakapuli lamb dish with tarragon alongside a glass of Mtsvane white wine.

The springtime festive dish from the green valleys of Georgia If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany a dish that combines freshness and hearty meat cuisine, Chakapuli is unbeatable. In the world of wine and food, this lamb stew is considered the pinnacle of Georgian spring cuisine as it celebrates the arrival […]

Khinkali (dumplings filled with meat broth and minced meat)

Wine with the meal: Georgian khinkali with black pepper alongside a glass of Saperavi wine.

The culinary national treasure from the mountains of the Caucasus If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany a dish that combines technique and pure flavor, Georgian khinkali are unbeatable. In the world of wine and food, these artfully folded dumplings have a special role to play, as they are not only filling […]

Jonjoli – Fermented pimpernut blossoms (Georgian capers)

Wine with the meal: Georgian jonjoli with onions and oil alongside a glass of Chinuri white wine.

An archaic delicacy from the pristine forests of the Caucasus If you are looking for an exceptional wine to accompany your meal, Jonjoli offers a sensory experience that goes far beyond everyday flavors. In the world of wine and food, this Georgian specialty is considered one of the most fascinating accompaniments to the traditional appetizer […]

Lobio – Hearty bean stew served in a clay pot

Wine with food: Georgian lobio bean stew in a clay pot alongside a glass of Saperavi wine.

A Caucasian soul-warming dish made from traditional Georgian pottery If you are looking for the right wine to accompany an authentic Georgian meal, there is no way around Lobio. The wine and food theme of this hearty bean stew is defined by an impressive density of herbs and spices and the creamy texture of the […]

Badrijani Nigvzit (fried eggplant rolls with walnut filling)

Wine with food: Badrijani Nigvzit eggplant rolls with walnut filling alongside a glass of Mtsvane.

The classic Georgian starter with a nutty depth If you are looking for the ideal wine to accompany an authentic Caucasian starter, Badrijani Nigvzit is an excellent choice. The combination of roasted flavors, creamy nuttiness and fine herbal spice puts the wine and food theme to an exciting test with these stuffed eggplant rolls. The […]

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